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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of yarn of ≥85% synthetic staple fibers (not sewing thread), not packaged for retail sale (SITC 65182) totaled $5.1M in April 2026, traded with 32 countries.
Importers of Yarn of ≥85% Synthetic Staple Fibers (Not Sewing Thread), Not Packaged for Retail Sale paid $803K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 20% on $4.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Yarn of ≥85% Synthetic Staple Fibers (Not Sewing Thread), Not Packaged for Retail Sale imports of $5.1M in April 2026 ran 16% below the year-to-date monthly average of $6.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataIndustrial-grade yarn composed of at least 85% synthetic staple fibers by weight — polyester, acrylic, nylon, or similar — wound on large cones or beams for direct mill consumption rather than consumer sale. This is a high-volume trade category supplying knitting mills, weaving operations, and technical textile manufacturers. Section 301 tariffs have affected sourcing decisions for this category, particularly for polyester staple yarn imports from China, prompting some buyers to diversify toward other Asian suppliers.
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CBP expects a commercial invoice declaring fiber type and percentage by weight, a packing list, and often a manufacturer's fiber-content certificate. For blended yarns near the 85% threshold, an independent laboratory test report can prevent reclassification disputes at the port.
Synthetic staple yarns originating in China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, which have increased landed costs and incentivized importers to evaluate alternative suppliers in other producing countries. The specific tariff list and rate applicable to a given HTS line should be confirmed with a licensed customs broker, as coverage and exclusions have changed over time.
Monthly import values over time
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